The Basque Capital is Europe’s best-kept secret. A medieval old town, a world-class green belt, and a pintxos scene with no tourist crowds. Explore it privately with Iñaki.
City · Culture · Ecotourism
Exclusive Day Tour: A Day in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Europe's Green Capital — the Basque Country's Best-Kept Secret
Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of the Basque Country — and one of the most overlooked cities in Spain. It has an intact medieval old town, a championship pintxos scene, and a continuous green belt that wraps the entire city. The European Commission made it European Green Capital in 2012.
A City Built Around Nature
The Anillo Verde — 33 km of connected green space surrounding the city — is one of Europe’s finest examples of sustainable urban planning. We arrive by electric van.
Tour Highlights
Anillo Verde — Green Ring
33 km of connected urban green belt: wetlands, forests, and meadows at the edge of the city centre.
Medieval Old Town
Gothic quarter with intact medieval walls, cathedrals, and Renaissance palaces — virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages.
Salburua Wetlands
Internationally important birdlife and biodiversity within the city limits — a model for urban ecology.
Hidden Pintxos Scene
Vitoria-Gasteiz has won Spain's national pintxos championship multiple times. Almost nobody knows this.
Basque Identity & Culture
The political and cultural capital of the Basque Country, with a deep sense of Basque identity.
Multi-day versions of this tour that include overnight accommodation are organised and operated through Ulle Gorri Travel — Licensed Travel Agency CEI: 2437.
Private Day Tour
Fully customizable · No set schedule
GROUP SIZE
Up to 7 people
Walking tour
Easy difficulty
Language
English · Spanish · French · Basque
Type
Private tours
Commitment
Sustainable & responsible tourism
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